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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).
Chorizema cordata

Description

Attractive low shrub, 3-5' with deep green leaves and bright orange, red & yellow pea flowers that appear in winter-spring. If pruned lightly after flowering it will prolong the life of the plant and extend flowering time. Prefers partial shade but will grow in full sun, fast growing and likes well-drained soils. Tolerant of moderate (25F) frost. Good container plant.  UCSC form often available Chorizema 'Bush Flame'. Likes some summer water in garden situation.

Details

Biological Name: Chorizema cordata
Common Name: Heart-leaved Flame Pea
Family: Fabaceae
Origin: Mediterranean Climate
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Perfers summer water
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: Orange-red & yellow
Flower Time: Winter-spring-summer
Height: 3'
Width: 3-5'
See also...
Ground Cover
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): not available

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?

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